Sports Takes and Predictions

Packers and Raiders Get Big Wins in NFL Week Seven

Sunday was another crazy day in the NFL. There were some huge defensive performances and a lot of defensive touchdowns, including nine from interceptions. There were a number of receivers who had big games. And throughout the day there were scores that just kept making you scratch your head.

With it all shaken out before the Monday night game, here are the Average Guy’s NFL Week Seven Awards:

Most Impressive Performance in a Loss

Welcome Back Mike Williams

Mike Williams, Seattle Seahawks – 11 receptions 87 yards 1 TD

Quick Takes

I watched the entirety of the Steelers-Dolphins game. It was an excellent matchup. Miami was able to keep the game closer than I thought they would. I was really impressed with their pass protection. They only gave up one sack and kept the Pittsburgh pass rushers away from Chad Henne. Their defense was also excellent. Their pass rush was strong and their coverage was solid for the most part. They were also stout defending the run.

This was my first chance to see Cameron Wake in action. He brought everything I expected as a blitzer and also did a good job in run support.

I thought Ben Roethlisberger looked mostly solid but his habit of trying to hold the ball forever to wait for something to develop almost cost the Steelers the game.

It stinks that the replay call had such a big effect on the game, but I can’t think of any other way they could have called it.

The Dolphins clock management, play calling and execution were all atrocious at the end of the game. Just plain terrible.

The Bears were again involved in a game that produced some putrid offensive stats. They combined with the Redskins to go four of 23 on third down conversions, one of four in the red zone and to turn the ball over nine times.

I’m absolutely shocked at the poor performance of the Baltimore defense. They gave up 506 yards to the Bills – 506 YARDS.

The Chargers defense put up a valiant effort, holding the Patriots to 179 yards. It’s too bad for them that the offense blew it with four turnovers.

A couple of Browns defenders had phenomenal games – Scott Fujita in his return to New Orleans had an interception, a sack and 11 tackles while David Bowens set an NFL record with two interceptions returned for touchdowns.

One BIG Question

What in the world has happened to the Saints?

Which games and performance surprised and disappointed you? Let me know in the comments section below.